Early May bank holiday: May Day and International Worker’s Day
The 1st of May is a bit of a mixed day. Officially the UK has the early May bank holiday the 1st of May (or closest Monday) . In most countries it is worker’s day and traditionally in Northern Europe it is May day. In the UK it is deliberately not called either May Day or […]
10 things to do during the Easter long weekend in London
Easter is a big celebration in the UK. All churches hold Easter services, most have extra ones and special events as well. And for those who are not Christian there are also many chocolate and spring-themed events during the holiday weekend. Before you go anywhere please take into account that Good Friday and Easter Monday […]
St. Patrick’s day
St. Patrick might not be the most popular or well-know saint, but his day of feast has become popular all over the world and is celebrated with large parades by thousands of people every year. Who was Saint Patrick? Patrick is a saint of the Catholic Church, and his day is celebrated 17th March, […]
How to celebrate the Chinese New Year in London and Guildford
This year Chinese New Year is February. For many of us a trip to China is not in our budget, especially during the New Year when prices go up. Luckily, England has a large Chinese population and there are celebrations all over the country. It doesn’t matter if all you know about China is the […]
